Loktak Project marks 51st year of serving clean energy and national development in Manipur
Imphal: The Loktak Project, operated by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, marked its 51st year on Tuesday, continuing its commitment to clean energy, sustainability and national development in Manipur. NHPC, a public sector undertaking in India, focuses on planning, developing and operating hydroelectric power projects, and has also diversified into other renewable energy sectors such as solar and wind.
The multi-purpose hydroelectric project includes a 105 MW power station on the Manipur River, commissioned in 1983 to provide power and irrigation. It involves the Ithai Barrage, which created a reservoir from Loktak Lake. While the project has brought significant benefit, it has also posed challenges for the lake's ecosystem and the livelihoods of local communities. Plans are underway for a new “Loktak Downstream” project to further harness water resources from the existing setup.
Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam, congratulated NHPC Limited for completing over five decades of commitment to clean energy, sustainability, and national development. She lauded NHPC’s continued contribution to powering the nation through renewable energy initiatives.
Pooja Elangbam made the remarks while gracing the 51st NHPC Raising Day celebration as the Chief Guest at Church Ground, Loktak Project. During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner unfurled the NHPC flag and inaugurated several stalls set up to mark the occasion.
The event was also attended by Arun Kumar Meena, Commandant of 32 Battalion CRPF; Chandra Shekhar, Commandant of 8th Battalion CRPF, Praveen Kumar, DC Malaya Das, 2IC, 10th Battalion BSF, Gursharan Singh, Head of Project, NHPC, Nitish Kumar, GM (Electrical), NHPC, along with other officers and staff of NHPC. Students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Loktak, and staff members of NHPC showcased a series of cultural performances, reflecting the spirit of unity and festivity.